With owner talking Super Bowl, Texans’ Watt, Kubiak don’t back down

Head coach Gary Kubiak and defensive end J.J. Watt said Thursday they’re embracing higher-than-ever expectations and not backing down from the realities that come with them.

“Expectations are extremely high and that’s the way they should be. You should every single day attack it like the highest of the high expectation and you should expect to be great. If you’re coming out here just hoping for a decent season, you’re coming out here for the wrong reasons,” Watt said following practice.

He added: “You don’t want to go to the dance and sit on the sideline. You want to get out there and move a little bit.”

Kubiak acknowledged all teams talk about winning a ring during the preseason. But this year’s Texans are different and one of his primary job responsibilities will be blending constant Super Bowl chatter with daily and weekly challenges.

“I never showed up for any camp not wanting to (win a Super Bowl), so this year’s not any different,” Kubiak said. “I’m the guy that’s got to keep everybody focused on the work. A lot of people talk about those things this time of year — everybody wants to play in that game and get to that game. But unless you work your tail off and understand that there’s going to be a lot of highs and lows throughout the course of a season — I’ve got to keep everybody grounded and be ready to play opening day against San Diego.”

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